Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northshore Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $500 (51 Rentals)

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Oaks at Greenview
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$730 - $1,731
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Oaks at Greenview

794 Normady StHouston, TX 77015
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Riviera on Normandy
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$986 - $3,080
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$986 - $3,080

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Riviera on Normandy

555 Normandy StHouston, TX 77015
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property at 13025 Joliet St

$1,050 - $2,350

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13025 Joliet St

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Estada Villa
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Estada Villa

1114 Freeport BlvdHouston, TX 77015
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Crossings on Lane
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Crossings on Lane

10823 Lane StHouston, TX 77029
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City Crossing
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

City Crossing

12800 Woodforest BlvdHouston, TX 77015
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Tall Timbers Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tall Timbers Apartments

13155 Woodforest BlvdHouston, TX 77015
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13501 Topeka
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

13501 Topeka

13501 Topeka StHouston, TX 77015
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Forest Palm Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Forest Palm Apartments

815 Autumnwood DrHouston, TX 77013
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Riverside
1 Bedroom Apartments

Riverside

13039 Market Street RdHouston, TX 77015
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Bayou Palms Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bayou Palms Apartments

13455 Woodforest BlvdHouston, TX 77015
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Cypress Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cypress Gardens

11511 Crosby FwyHouston, TX 77013
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Deerwood Pines
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Deerwood Pines

414 Maxey RdHouston, TX 77013
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property at 365 Audrey Ln

$1,295

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365 Audrey Ln, Unit 365, Unit 365

365 Audrey Ln
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Northshore, Houston, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Northshore Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northshore area of Houston, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Big Bass Apartments priced from $539. Villa Sierra has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $649. Here are the most affordable Northshore apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Big Bass ApartmentsBB-1BR1BBig Bass Apartments1BR,1BA$539
Villa SierraA1UG1BR,1BA$649
Pine Creek ApartmentsFloor Plan A1BR,1BA$660
Timber Ridge1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$667
Oaks at GreenviewA11BR,1BA$675
The Selena1 Bed/1 Bath - A1 Layout1BR,1BA$739
The MonroySingle Bedroom1BR,1BA$775
Pines of WoodforestA1BR,1BA$777
The Park at VittoriaMessina1BR,1BA$799
Tall Timbers ApartmentsEfficiency, One BathStudio,1BA$803

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northshore, TX

As of May 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northshore area is the $1.12 price per square foot 3 Bed/2 Bath - C1 Layout Model at The Selena in the in the Sonoma Ranch neighborhood starting from $1,299. The second greatest value Northshore apartment is the 2 bedroom 2 bath Model at Timber Ridge starting at $1,150 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the Hidden Forest neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northshore apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Selena3 Bed/2 Bath - C1 Layout3BR,2BA$1.12
Timber Ridge2 bedroom 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.21
Magnolia CreekB1BR,1BA$1.21
The MonroyTwo Bedroom Unit2BR,1BA$1.29
Dover PointeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.23
Villa SierraA2TH1BR,1BA$1.23
Big Bass ApartmentsBB-1BR1BBig Bass Apartments1BR,1BA$0.81
Uvalde Ranch Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.31
The Park at VittoriaFlorence1BR,1BA$1.25
Pine Creek ApartmentsFloor Plan A1BR,1BA$1.25

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in areas across the United States including Northshore, Houston, and the greater Houston area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northshore Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northshore?

The cheapest apartment in Northshore is Big Bass Apartments which is listed at $539, while the average apartment in Northshore costs $1,739.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northshore?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 19 regular apartments in Northshore that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Northshore?

Cheap apartments in Northshore have an average cost of $596 which is $1,143 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northshore.

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